Sec. 10. The department shall administer the index in a manner that enables the department to do the following:
(1) Immediately identify and locate prior reports of child abuse or neglect through the use of the department's:
(A) computerized tracking system; and
(B) automated risk assessment system.
(2) Track steps in the investigative process to ensure compliance with all requirements for a report of child abuse or neglect.
(3) Maintain and produce aggregate statistical reports monitoring patterns of child abuse and neglect that the department shall make available to the public upon request.
(4) Serve as a resource for the evaluation, management, and planning of preventive and remedial services to children who have been subject to child abuse or neglect.
As added by P.L.138-2007, SEC.67.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 33. Juvenile Law: Reporting and Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 26. Child Protection Index
31-33-26-0.5. "Administrative Hearing Officer"
31-33-26-1. "Child Care Provider"; "Index"
31-33-26-2. Establishment and Maintenance of Child Protection Index
31-33-26-4. Case History File; Automatic Search Requirements
31-33-26-6. Data Storage and Retrieval Requirements
31-33-26-10. Administration of Index
31-33-26-12. Criminal Charges Against a Perpetrator; Entitlement to Administrative Hearings
31-33-26-13. Adoption of Rules
31-33-26-14. Amendment or Expungement From Index of Inaccurate Report
31-33-26-15. Expungement and Amendment of Record Procedures